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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hello,

Planning ahead for DS. We understand that a big advantage of TJ is simply the peer group and great teachers. However, for college admissions we are wondering if sticking out and graduating high in the base HS is better than going to TJ and risking being in the middle of the pack. I recognize admissions for TJ are also different now and getting in is never guaranteed anyways.[/quote]

If you kid is an Asian male, then no.
If you plan on applying for something hyper-competive like Computer Science, then no. 
If you guys have experience with HYPSM admissions (through another kid, or family) or are willing to spend a ton of money on high-end college admissions counselors who can help you game the process, then yes.
If you ignore the college rat race and want your kid to do well in college, they absolutely, yes.  The level of learning and discipline that kids get out of TJ is phenomenal and will help them wherever they go.  The first 2 years of college will be a breeze for them.

About 50% of TJ kids end up going to a T25 school anyways so unless your family pride is linked to getting into the top 5 or 10 schools, I'd say go for it as long as your child is willing to do the work AND genuinely wants to go there.  It is, after all, the # 1 school in the country. [/quote]

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